Substantial
adjective
A lot of or a big amount.
They received a substantial amount of money from the insurance company after the accident.
Often appears as...
- substantial amount
- substantial evidence
adjective
Strong, solid or sturdy.
The house was of substantial construction and wasn't damaged in the storm.
Often appears as...
- substantial construction
- substantial meal
adjective
Important, serious or significant.
They made a substantial contribution to the charity.
Often appears as...
- substantial improvement
- substantial change
adjective
A lot of or a big amount.
They received a substantial amount of money from the insurance company after the accident.
Often appears as...
- substantial amount
- substantial evidence
adjective
Strong, solid or sturdy.
The house was of substantial construction and wasn't damaged in the storm.
Often appears as...
- substantial construction
- substantial meal
adjective
Important, serious or significant.
They made a substantial contribution to the charity.
Often appears as...
- substantial improvement
- substantial change
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Quantitative Measure
Used for describing things that can be measured, often related to size or degree.
The research had a substantial number of participants.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Total
'Substantial' indicates something is large, but less than complete or total.
A substantial part of the forest remains untouched.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis Addition
Used to add emphasis, making a statement stronger or more forceful.
His findings were supported by substantial research.
Pro Tip 1/3Quantitative Measure
Used for describing things that can be measured, often related to size or degree.
The research had a substantial number of participants.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Total
'Substantial' indicates something is large, but less than complete or total.
A substantial part of the forest remains untouched.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis Addition
Used to add emphasis, making a statement stronger or more forceful.
His findings were supported by substantial research.
Pro Tip 1/3Quantitative Measure
Used for describing things that can be measured, often related to size or degree.
The research had a substantial number of participants.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Total
'Substantial' indicates something is large, but less than complete or total.
A substantial part of the forest remains untouched.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis Addition
Used to add emphasis, making a statement stronger or more forceful.
His findings were supported by substantial research.
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Why city flags may be...
and have too many details at the same time, which if you were trying for that, you wouldn't be able to do it, and it just looks bad at a distance, but having deep meaning puts that element in the plus column. Behind the phoenix, the background is mostly white, and then it has a substantial gold border around it.
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Orinoco Crocodile...
meters long she's as big as any female crocodilian will get males get substantially bigger but eggs and tiny hatchlings are utterly vulnerable in the wild we can now make sure this brood will be raised safe from predators until they're old enough to take care of
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This ancient rock is...
over the planet. Today, we humans dig up fossilized complex life and burn it for fuel. This practice pumps vast amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and like our microbial predecessors, we have begun to make substantial changes to our planet.
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This weird trick will...
And when he recorded the vibrations produced by worm grunters and moles digging, their frequencies overlapped substantially. This was it. Over hundreds of thousands of years, these earthworms evolved a behavior that helped them escape a top predator.
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What is obesity? - Mia...
and variations in the bacteria species that live in our digestive systems. No matter the cause, obesity is an escalating global epidemic. It substantially raises the probability of diseases, like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure,
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Where did Earth’s water...
a substantial amount of water early on that was able to stay put, despite the lack of an atmosphere, though asteroids may have brought more over the eons. If this turns out to be true, life may have formed much earlier than previously thought.
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How the world’s tallest...
For most of architectural history, heavy building materials made it difficult for tall buildings to support their own weight. To compensate, taller structures had wider, thicker masonry at the base, making them substantially more expensive.
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Chase a Wild Buffalo...
never have a majority of the landscape under some sort of formal protection it's really ranchers that have a substantial portion of land under their stewardship and really ranching that can be the right hand to conservation
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Poetry makes people...
word poetry and it is without an ounce of exaggeration that I say my whole world changed probably the most substantial evidence is the way that I've been able to share poetry farther and farther away from home since giving
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Giant Centipede PIPE...
to nab a more substantial meal now what these baby rats are safe because mom is guarding the nest but mom has to go grocery shopping leaving the babies completely helpless
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Why city flags may be...
and have too many details at the same time, which if you were trying for that, you wouldn't be able to do it, and it just looks bad at a distance, but having deep meaning puts that element in the plus column. Behind the phoenix, the background is mostly white, and then it has a substantial gold border around it.
Video examples
Orinoco Crocodile...
meters long she's as big as any female crocodilian will get males get substantially bigger but eggs and tiny hatchlings are utterly vulnerable in the wild we can now make sure this brood will be raised safe from predators until they're old enough to take care of
Video examples
This ancient rock is...
over the planet. Today, we humans dig up fossilized complex life and burn it for fuel. This practice pumps vast amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and like our microbial predecessors, we have begun to make substantial changes to our planet.
Video examples
This weird trick will...
And when he recorded the vibrations produced by worm grunters and moles digging, their frequencies overlapped substantially. This was it. Over hundreds of thousands of years, these earthworms evolved a behavior that helped them escape a top predator.
Video examples
What is obesity? - Mia...
and variations in the bacteria species that live in our digestive systems. No matter the cause, obesity is an escalating global epidemic. It substantially raises the probability of diseases, like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure,
Video examples
Where did Earth’s water...
a substantial amount of water early on that was able to stay put, despite the lack of an atmosphere, though asteroids may have brought more over the eons. If this turns out to be true, life may have formed much earlier than previously thought.
Video examples
How the world’s tallest...
For most of architectural history, heavy building materials made it difficult for tall buildings to support their own weight. To compensate, taller structures had wider, thicker masonry at the base, making them substantially more expensive.
Video examples
Chase a Wild Buffalo...
never have a majority of the landscape under some sort of formal protection it's really ranchers that have a substantial portion of land under their stewardship and really ranching that can be the right hand to conservation
Video examples
Poetry makes people...
word poetry and it is without an ounce of exaggeration that I say my whole world changed probably the most substantial evidence is the way that I've been able to share poetry farther and farther away from home since giving
Video examples
Giant Centipede PIPE...
to nab a more substantial meal now what these baby rats are safe because mom is guarding the nest but mom has to go grocery shopping leaving the babies completely helpless
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Raymond Moody
American Philosopher
I felt the question of the afterlife was the black hole of the personal universe: something for which substantial proof of existence had been offered but which had not yet been explored in the proper way by scientists and philosophers.
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Frankie Faison
American Actor
Don't be afraid to see the gift and talent you have, because that thing could lead to a substantial career for you. Because we all do something as good or better than most people.
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Jerome Powell
American Public Servant
The GSEs became powerful advocates for their own bottom lines, providing substantial financial support for political candidates who supported the GSE agenda.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Dried porcini add a substantial, deep flavour to otherwise more neutral vegetables. I use them in risottos, mashed roots and winter soups.
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Robin Zander
American Musician
I used to collect comic books. I had a substantial collection. I collect records also, but those have gone the way of the world.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
Ants are the leading removers of dead creatures on the land. And the rest of life is substantially dependent upon them.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
Some companies out there quote a start of production that is substantially in advance of when customers get their cars.
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Kate Brown
American Politician
I know what it feels like to be paid less - substantially less - than the male lawyer in the office next to me.
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Johnny Lever
Indian Actor
I would love to do a substantial role but it has to suit me, my personality. Only then will I take it up.
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Deepti Naval
Indian Actress
Heartless' is a rare commercial film where I have a substantial role.
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Raymond Moody
American Philosopher
I felt the question of the afterlife was the black hole of the personal universe: something for which substantial proof of existence had been offered but which had not yet been explored in the proper way by scientists and philosophers.
Quote examples
Frankie Faison
American Actor
Don't be afraid to see the gift and talent you have, because that thing could lead to a substantial career for you. Because we all do something as good or better than most people.
Quote examples
Jerome Powell
American Public Servant
The GSEs became powerful advocates for their own bottom lines, providing substantial financial support for political candidates who supported the GSE agenda.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Dried porcini add a substantial, deep flavour to otherwise more neutral vegetables. I use them in risottos, mashed roots and winter soups.
Quote examples
Robin Zander
American Musician
I used to collect comic books. I had a substantial collection. I collect records also, but those have gone the way of the world.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
Ants are the leading removers of dead creatures on the land. And the rest of life is substantially dependent upon them.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
Some companies out there quote a start of production that is substantially in advance of when customers get their cars.
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Kate Brown
American Politician
I know what it feels like to be paid less - substantially less - than the male lawyer in the office next to me.
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Johnny Lever
Indian Actor
I would love to do a substantial role but it has to suit me, my personality. Only then will I take it up.
Quote examples
Deepti Naval
Indian Actress
Heartless' is a rare commercial film where I have a substantial role.
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